Event hosting or filming on a provincial highway

Overview

Permits are issued to ensure the safety of:

• motorists travelling the provincial highway
• workers
• event attendees or filming participants

Applying for a permit also ensures you are aware of any scheduled construction or maintenance work during your event or filming.

You cannot film on or hold an event by a provincial highway before a permit has been issued.

Permits are subject to the:

• Highways Development and Protection Act
• Highways Development and Protection Regulation

How to apply

Step 1. Contact the area’s District Office

Ask the district office contact if your event or commercial filming requires a permit.

Step 2. Complete the application form

• special event application (PDF, 146 KB)
• commercial filming application (PDF, 100 KB)

Ensure you:

• print your responses
• provide all of the information requested
• include as much detail as possible

Step 3. Submit the form

Submit the completed form to the appropriate District Office:

• by email (in PDF format)
• by fax
• by mail
• in person

Contact

For more information about highway development and permits:

• use the Roadside Management Classification Map to explore which type of highway network your proposed development is on or nearby
• find your district by checking the Transportation Region and District Offices map (PDF, 2.4 MB)
• find a Transportation District Office (PDF, 386 KB) near you